Trucking’s ZE future is closer than we think Battery-electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular. In this regard, a lot of fleets are thinking about their future with alternative-powered vehicles. How long does it take to make the trucking industry completely zero-emissions (ZE)? And what problems will the fleets face? Know from this interesting..
As a truck driver, you must be prepared even for unexpected situations. These can be completely different issues, such as bad weather conditions (snowstorm, blizzard, tornado, flood, etc.), delays, lengthy traffic jams, problems with your truck (e.g. shattered windscreen, blown tires, brake failure, etc.), and much more. Therefore, if you don’t want to feel completely..
The Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the persistent shortage of truckers. This is why new ways of hiring and retaining drivers need to be found. At the same time, only 24% of workers in the trucking industry are women, and only 7% are female truck drivers. To recruit..
Finally, winter is over. Of course, it is the most challenging period for every truck driver. But the fact that the snow and ice have melted does not mean that you can relax. Spring safety hazards take the place of the winter ones. Here are just a few driving tips for truck drivers to stay..
New solution that can help truckers with sleep apnea Truckers with sleep apnea suffer from breathing disruption so they can’t enter deep sleep. Thus, the driver cannot rest well and, of course, this affects their attentiveness and caution while driving. New nasal stents could be a promising solution for truckers with this problem. Read more..
One of the first steps to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is to get a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). It allows you to practice driving a commercial vehicle. But what is it exactly and how to get it? What is a CLP? According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a Commercial Learner’s Permit..